ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Universal Health Services; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Horsham Clinic in Ambler, PA seeks an Activity Therapist to lead trauma-informed group therapies and DBT-based psycho-education for diverse patients on a multi-site behavioral health campus.

You will oversee skill-building groups and expressive therapies, with certification in Creative Arts Therapies as a valued credential. The program emphasizes recovery, patient engagement, and evidence-based practices at UHS facilities.

Qualifications

• Exposure to psychiatric patients (adults, adolescents) in a hospital setting.
• Experience in Group Therapy required.
• Masters Degree/certification in creative arts therapies (music, dance/movement and/or drama)

Responsibilities

• The Activity Therapist leads trauma-informed group therapy and psycho-education based on the dialectical behavior therapy model.
• Provides diverse group therapies to meet individualized patient needs.
• Facilitates opportunities for patients to learn and demonstrate healthy adaptive skills.

Education

Masters Degree/certification in creative arts therapies (music, dance/movement and/or drama)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Horsham Clinic is seeking a dynamic and talented Activity Therapist

The Horsham Clinic is a 206-bed, private behavioral healthcare facility located on a beautiful 55-acre suburban campus in Montgomery County. We are minutes from Philadelphia and serve patients and families from Southwestern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Horsham Clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. In addition to our main campus in Ambler, we have two satellite partial hospitalization programs in Chester County and Delaware County. Our program diversity reflects the needs of the community and the expertise of our board-certified Medical Directors that offer a combined 40-year of tenured experience at Horsham Clinic.

Visit us online at https://horshamclinic.com/

The Activity Therapist is also responsible to provide a variety of group therapies consistent with the clinical needs of the population and the philosophy and objectives of The Horsham Clinic.

Job Summary:

The Expressive Therapist is an active member of the treatment team responsible for providing trauma informed group therapy and psycho-education routed in the dialectical behavior therapy model. They will lead a variety of skills training groups, process and/or expressive Therapy groups designed to meet the individualized needs of the population served. They is responsible to provide a variety of opportunities for patients to learn and demonstrate healthy adaptive skills. Certification in Creative Arts Therapies (Music, Dance/Movement and/or Drama).

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Exposure to psychiatric patients ( adults, adolescents and dual diagnosed patients),General hospital environment.
• Experience in Group Therapy required**
• Masters Degree/certification in creative arts therapies (music, dance/movement and/or drama)
• Licenses Certifications: CTRS,MT-BC,RDT,R-DMT,LPC
• Demonstrates working knowledge of behavioral mental health, nursing clinical practices, and management
• Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities
• Highly Developed written and verbal communication skills
• 1 or more years of progressive experience in behavioral health setting preferred
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.